Citalopram hydrochloride is an antidepressant from the SSRI class. It is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder. It is also used for anxiety disorders, including panic and social anxiety. Off-label uses include OCD, PTSD, and PMDD. The drug works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. It helps improve mood, sleep, and overall emotional balance. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Seropram (TN) and Citalopram hydrochloride CRS. Its PubChem CID is 3020376.
Citalopram hydrochloride
| CAS No | 85118-27-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H22ClFN2O |
| Molecular Weight | 360.9 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile;hydrochloride |
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Citalopram hydrochloride is an antidepressant from the SSRI class. It is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder. It is also used for anxiety disorders, including panic and social anxiety.
The listed CAS number is 85118-27-0.
The listed molecular formula is C20H22ClFN2O.
The listed molecular weight is 360.9 g/mol.
1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile;hydrochloride.
The source lists Seropram (TN) and Citalopram hydrochloride CRS.